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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.14, 40.61 and 15.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.14, 40.61 and 15.74 is: 23.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.14 : 40.61 = 15.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.14/40.61 = 15.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.14x = 40.61 × 15.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.14x = 638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.92/27.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.54

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